David Hyde Pierce

David Hyde Pierce

  • Birthday: 1959-04-03
  • Place of birth: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA
  • Also know as: David Hyde-Pierce

Biography

David Hyde Pierce (Height: 5 feet 9 inches) is an American actor, director, and producer best known for his portrayal of psychiatrist Dr. Niles Crane on the NBC sitcom Frasier from 1993 to 2004. For his role on Frasier, Pierce won four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, making him the only performer to have won four consecutive Emmys in that category. He also received a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Lieutenant Frank Cioffi in the Broadway musical Curtains (2007). Pierce was born David Pierce on April 3, 1959, in Saratoga Springs, New York. He is the youngest of four children. His father, James Joseph Pierce, was a salesman, and his mother, Laura Marie Hughes, was a homemaker. Pierce attended Saratoga Springs High School, where he was a member of the drama club. After graduating from high school, Pierce attended Yale School of Drama, where he received a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1984. Pierce began his acting career in the theater. He appeared in a number of off-Broadway productions, including The Threepenny Opera, The Playboys, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. In 1989, he made his Broadway debut in the play The Heidi Chronicles. Pierce's breakthrough role came in 1993, when he was cast as Dr. Niles Crane on the NBC sitcom Frasier. The show was a spin-off of the popular sitcom Cheers, and it starred Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane, a psychiatrist who moves to Seattle to join his brother Niles, also a psychiatrist, in practice. Pierce's portrayal of Niles Crane was both hilarious and nuanced, and he quickly became a fan favorite. For his work on the show, Pierce won four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, making him the only performer to have won four consecutive Emmys in that category. After Frasier ended its run in 2004, Pierce continued to work in television and film. He has starred in a number of television series, including The Good Wife, The Good Fight, and Veep. He has also appeared in a number of films, including Wet Hot American Summer, Down with Love, and A Bug's Life. In addition to his acting work, Pierce is also a director and producer. He has directed episodes of the television series Frasier, The Good Wife, and Veep. He has also produced a number of television projects, including The Good Fight and The Undoing. Pierce is married to Brian Hargrove, a film producer. They have been together since 2002 and were married in 2008.

Filmography

The Perfect Host

2010

As Warwick Wilson

Sondheim! The Birthday Concert

2010

As Himself/Host

Laud Weiner

2002

As Laud Weiner

The Amazing Screw-On Head

2006

As Emperor Zombie (voice)

Osmosis Jones

2001

As Drix (voice)

The Lavender Scare

2019

As Dr. Franklin E. Kameny (voice)

Down with Love

2003

As Peter MacMannus

Isn't She Great

2000

As Michael Hastings

Treasure Planet

2002

As Doctor Doppler (voice)

Little Man Tate

1991

As Garth Emmerick

Full Frontal

2002

As Carl

Forever Plaid

2009

As The Narrator

On The Edge

2001

As Barney (segment "Happy Birthday")

Stingray Sam

2009

As Narrator

Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond

1996

As Niles Crane

A Bug's Life

1998

As Slim (voice)

Wolf

1994

As Roy McCallister

Nixon

1995

As John Dean

Chain of Fools

2001

As Mr. Kerner

Crossing Delancey

1988

As Mark

Celebrity Mix

2005

As Self (archive footage)

The Fisher King

1991

As Lou Rosen

Jackie's Back!

1999

As Perry (The Deaf Rehearsal Pianist)

Vampire's Kiss

1988

As Theater Guy

Sleepless in Seattle

1993

As Dennis Reed

Rocket Gibraltar

1988

As Monsieur Henri

Bright Lights, Big City

1988

As Bartender at Fashion Show

Addams Family Values

1993

As Delivery Room Doctor

Moving Violations

1985

As Immigration Officer

Hellboy

2004

As Abe Sapien (voice) (uncredited)

Production

Sky Blossom

2020

As Executive Producer

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